Grigor Dimitrov begins the new tennis season in Brisbane

Bulgaria’s top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov is returning to the court after missing almost half of last season due to treatment for a chest muscle injury he suffered in July last year at Wimbledon. His long absence led to a significant drop in the world rankings, where he currently stands at No. 44.

Grigor Dimitrov will play his first match of the New Year tomorrow at the ATP 250 hard-court tournament in Brisbane, Australia, facing world No. 93 Pablo Carreño Busta. The Bulgarian, who has won the tournament in the Australian city twice, has recorded four wins in a total of seven matches against the Spaniard.

“I’m coming to Australia with great hope and excitement that I’ll be able to play a full season, and I’m very grateful to be back here. That’s my main goal – to stay healthy, avoid injuries, and remain on court,” Dimitrov said.